Utah | Always an Adventure | Krista Muscarella

Nov 1110 min read

Jumping into the Wayback Time Machine: A 2021 Recap

It had been nearly four years since my last blog update, but on August 1st, I shared highlights from 2020. Highlights? In 2020? What was...

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Aug 13 min read

Four years later, it’s still *always* an adventure!

It’s been just over four years since I’ve last updated my blog and, well, as we all know – quite a bit has happened since then…...

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Jul 9, 20207 min read

Six Things to Do in the Island in the Sky District at Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park was the first stop on my solo road trip exploring two National Parks in southeastern Utah (both very close to...

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Jul 7, 20203 min read

Hiking Bowtie & Corona Arch in Moab, Utah

Would I have time to hike to the Corona Arch the following day? I decided to do the 2.5/3-mile hike, starting just after 7pm...

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Jun 3, 20208 min read

Adventures in Alaska: Exploring Kennecott & McCarthy in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

It’s time to head over to the “established” regions of the largest park in the entire NPS system: McCarthy and Kennecott.

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May 26, 20206 min read

Adventures in Alaska: A Guide to the Nabesna Road in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

The Nabesna Road winds 42 miles in the Slana region of the park, offering countless opportunities for outdoor recreation.

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May 19, 20205 min read

Adventures in Alaska: Denali National Park & Preserve

Our first Alaskan Park! Snap some pictures at the Park Entrance and learn the Six Things You Should Do in Denali National Park & Preserve!

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Sep 6, 20196 min read

Visiting Alaska’s National Parks – The Logistics & Itinerary

Trip Dates: June 19th, 2019 - July 23rd, 2019 I’m on a mission to visit all of the National Parks in the United States and it’s no secret...

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May 30, 20195 min read

Christmas in American Samoa - Part Two

Christmas in American Samoa – Part Two Trip Dates: December 20th, 2018 – December 27th, 2018 Ofu Island/Vaoto Lodge: This ‘highlight’...

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May 27, 20196 min read

Christmas in American Samoa - Part One

Trip Dates: December 20th, 2018 – December 27th, 2018 I’m convinced there is no greater sense of accomplishment than touching down in the...

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Mar 20, 20194 min read

My Birthday... In South Pacific Paradise

It's been far too long and that means just one thing: Time for a new post. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the adventures and how I can...

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Feb 3, 20196 min read

Solo Adventures Presents... Virgin Islands National Park

Trip Dates: Friday, September 28th, 2018 - Monday, October 1st, 2018 I’ve been perfecting the best work/adventure balance during the...

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Jan 22, 20199 min read

A Year in Review: 2018

Consider this a bit of a follow up to my last post (10 of the Most Unusual Accommodations I've Slept in Around the World in 2018) and...

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Jan 4, 20198 min read

10 of the Most Unusual Accommodations I've Slept in Around the World in 2018

As 2018 comes to an end, I am reflecting back on the traveling and adventuring I've had the opportunity to do this year. If there's...

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Dec 15, 20186 min read

#ChristaKrista+Jeremy: Northern California & Oregon National Parks

Trip Dates: August 30th, 2018 - September 3rd, 2018 Finally feeling inspired to write this post as it’s nearly the end of the year and I...

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Nov 23, 20184 min read

Thanksgiving: A Time for Gratitude, Thankfulness, Family, and Reflection

I haven’t posted in way too long but I haven’t forgotten and there’s going to be a pretty big influx of posts in the next couple of weeks...

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Aug 17, 20189 min read

It's Always an Adventure: Florida National Parks

Trip Dates: Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 - Sunday, July 29th, 2018 When I was younger, my Dad would take my brother and I camping and on all...

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Aug 14, 201810 min read

What to do Around Peru

Peru Trip: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 - Monday, July 23rd, 2018 Salkantay Trek Dates: Monday, July 16th, 2018 - Friday, July 20th, 2018...

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Aug 7, 20188 min read

Bucket List Item: Hike to Machu Picchu

Salkantay Trek Dates: Monday, July 16th, 2018 - Friday, July 20th, 2018 Peru Trip: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 - Monday, July 23rd, 2018...

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Aug 7, 20188 min read

Solo Adventures Presents… Iceland

Trip Dates: Saturday, March 24th, 2018 – Friday, March 30th, 2018 First and foremost, full disclaimer: I am sitting in the backseat of a...

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Jun 19, 20184 min read

Hoodoos, National Parks, and Adventures, Oh My!

Utah/Arizona Road Trip - Part Two Trip Dates: February 15th, 2018 – February 19th, 2018* *Blog Post Part Two covering February 16th, 2018...

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Jun 18, 20185 min read

Once in a Lifetime – North Coyote Buttes: THE Wave

Trip Dates: February 15th, 2018 – February 19th, 2018* *Part One covering February 15th, 2018 & February 17th, 2018 How this trip came to...

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May 31, 20184 min read

'Lonely' in Seattle

Trip Dates: Friday, January 19th, 2018 - Sunday, January 21st, 2018 This post is a little hard for me to write mostly because...

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May 23, 20188 min read

#ChristaKrista TexMex National Park Trip

Trip Dates: Friday, January 12th, 2018 – Monday, January 15th, 2018 (Thankful for MLK Jr. Day) It's no secret that I'm on a quest to...

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May 16, 20184 min read

Enjoying Family & Setting Intentions: First Day Hike

Having gotten quite outdoorsy in the past year or two, many of my friends ask if I've always been this adventurous, this on the go, this...

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May 15, 20182 min read

Birthday Relaxation

Long time, no post... It's hard balancing a full time job with part time adventures, particularly when said job gets very, very busy in...

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Feb 15, 20188 min read

Bucket List Item: Obtain a Cuban Visa

Trip Dates: Sunday, December 17th, 2017 - Thursday, December 21st, 2017 Happy Valentine's Day! Nearly two months after my trip to Cuba, I...

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Feb 9, 20182 min read

The Integratron: My First Sound Bath

Long time no posts, my apologies. Instead of blogging about the epic adventures I've been experiencing the past month and a half (and...

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Dec 15, 201713 min read

Canada, Part Two: Banff & Jasper National Parks

Trip Dates: July 8th-July 13th, 2017 (part two) Hopefully you found your way to this post by way of "Canada, Part One: Vancouver,...

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Dec 6, 20175 min read

Canada, Part One: Vancouver, Garibaldi Provincial Park, & Whistler

Trip Dates: Wednesday, July 5th-July 8th, 2017 (part one) In anticipation of my upcoming trip to the town of Muskoka in Ontario, Canada,...

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Dec 4, 20176 min read

Backpacking The "New" Trans-Catalina Trail

Trip: Trans-Catalina Trail (50+ miles) Trip Dates: Wednesday, November 22nd - Sunday, November 26th, 2017 AllTrails Track/Recording See...

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Nov 30, 20173 min read

Packit Gourmet: Thanksgiving Dinner in the Backcountry

Trip: Trans-Catalina Trail (50+ miles) Trip Dates: Wednesday, November 22nd - Sunday, November 26th, 2017 Ever since visiting Catalina...

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Nov 21, 20176 min read

Southwest Exploration, Part Two: Utah

Trip Dates: June 27th-30th, 2017 This is the last post for my (epic) Southwest road trip. I started in Havasu Falls with Girls Who Hike...

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Nov 14, 20173 min read

Southwest Exploration, Part One: Arizona

Trip Dates: Grand Canyon National Park: June 25-June 27, 2017 Page, Arizona: June 27, 2017 Consider this an extension of my last blog...

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Oct 25, 20175 min read

Havasupai Heaven

Trip Dates: June 22-25th, 2017 If you've never heard of Havasu Falls, I'm happy you found this post because it's a place that is...

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Oct 17, 20173 min read

C2C: Cactus to Clouds Hike

Two days later and I still cannot believe I completed the infamous "Cactus to Clouds" hike in Palm Springs. Rated the "Fifth Most...

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Oct 13, 20174 min read

Salt Lake City Spontaneity

When your friend shares she has a Companion Pass for Delta Airlines that has to be used within the next month, you throw a dart at a map...

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Oct 10, 20173 min read

Six Pack of Peaks: 2017

The Six Pack of Peaks consists of "6 Peaks. 82 Miles. Over 27,000' Vertical Gain. One Epic Challenge" and, loving a good challenge, I...

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Sep 20, 20172 min read

52 Hike Challenge

The first post. Even though I have been hiking since I was a few months old, I only seriously encountered my love for the outdoors about...

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